Yes. Herbal products and supplements may have other effects that aren’t listed in the box above. A few examples include the following:
* Glucosamine products may contain sodium. If you’re on a low-sodium diet, talk to your doctor before taking glucosamine.
* People who are allergic to shellfish may also be allergic to glucosamine. If you have a shellfish allergy, check with your doctor before taking glucosamine.
* Don’t drink alcohol if you take kava products. Kava can increase the effects of alcohol.
* The phytoestrogen black cohosh contains salicylates, so avoid it if you are sensitive to aspirin or other salicylates.
Also, you shouldn’t take more than the recommended dose of any herbal health product or supplement. The problems that these products can cause are much more likely to occur if you take too much or take them for too long.
* Glucosamine products may contain sodium. If you’re on a low-sodium diet, talk to your doctor before taking glucosamine.
* People who are allergic to shellfish may also be allergic to glucosamine. If you have a shellfish allergy, check with your doctor before taking glucosamine.
* Don’t drink alcohol if you take kava products. Kava can increase the effects of alcohol.
* The phytoestrogen black cohosh contains salicylates, so avoid it if you are sensitive to aspirin or other salicylates.
Also, you shouldn’t take more than the recommended dose of any herbal health product or supplement. The problems that these products can cause are much more likely to occur if you take too much or take them for too long.
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